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You didn't say if this vehicle was Automatic Transaxle or Manual Transaxle. No need

here are two photos: One is Manual, the other is Automatic. The manual trans has a separate switch (all by itself), however, the automatic (of both the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder) use the trans range switch to provide power to the back up lamps

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The Ford has some links to VW systems, like the Galaxy is the same as the VW Sharan. This particular VW I have quoted will not go into reverse if the reversing/backup light is faulty. Check that by checking the bulbs, fuse and switch.

It is in your fuse box.First locate your fuse box.If you have the car manual in the glove box it will show you exactly where it is, if not look in your fuse box it is usually a 10 or 5 amp fuse.the cigarette lighter is sometimes the same fuse as your dome light.But check the lower amp fuses first.

On the gearbox. this is easy to find but requires 2 people as there is 2 or 3 plugs on the gearbox. put the vehicle in reverse and turn ignition on, DO NOT START! remove one plug at a time from the transmission while someone stands at the rear of the vehicle and lets you know when the reverse lights go out.
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE FAN AS THEY CAN START ANYTIME AND REMOVE ANY JEWELERY. Good luck.

Yes it is the reverse light switch which is hooked up to your gearbox which needs to be replaced. Also it could be the plug going into this switch is a bit dirty or thorn (due to engine temperature and time wear) which in that case means that it needs to be fixed before replacing the switch.

Checking its actually the swtich so you don't buy it for nothing :)

Just to make sure that the circuitry is ok. Go to the gearbox (if it is front wheel drive transverse engine you wont need to go underneath) check where the gearbox and linkages are close to the revers there should be a switch n plug hooked up to it. Unplug it put in a piece of wire to short circuit both wires. Then turn the ignnition key on and if your circuitry is fine the lights should go on :) This means that its the switch for sure :) I hope that this helped your problem :)